What is the cheapest way to get from Zug to Gießen?

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Gießen is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zug to Gießen?

The fastest way to get from Zug to Gießen is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Zug(Ch) and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Zug to Gießen?

The distance between Zug and Gießen is 512 km. The road distance is 456 km.

How do I travel from Zug to Gießen without a car?

The best way to get from Zug to Gießen without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €100 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Zug to Gießen?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Zug to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Gießen train from?

Zug to Gießen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zug(Ch) station.

Train or bus from Zug to Gießen?

The best way to get from Zug to Gießen is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Zug to Gießen train arrive?

Zug to Gießen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zug to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Gießen is 456 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Zug to Gießen.

How do I get a train ticket from Zug to Gießen?

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Where can I stay near Gießen?

There are 418+ hotels available in Gießen.

Zug to Gießen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Zug to Gießen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Frankfurt(Main)HbfEc
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen BahnhofRe30
6h 20m
€108–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Frankfurt central train stationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Gießen037 / ...
9h 50m
€47–82
Drive 456 km
1. Drive from Zug to Gießen456 km
4h 56m
€79–114
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
4h 43m
€113–243
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
7h 11m
€87–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Frankfurt Central Train StationMarinoBus 253 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen BahnhofRe30
10h 36m
€71–95

Zug to Gießen by train

7Weekly Trains

6h 20mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.5 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Zug, Switzerland and Gießen, Germany?

You can take a train from Zug(Ch) to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Gießen via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 50m.

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